Medical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
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Your role will be ensuring that all procedures are undertaken according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the policies and procedures of the department.
You will work with other Support Staff to carry out the receipt, numbering, data entry, processing, and preparation of specimens (urine, swabs, faeces, sputa, and other body fluids and tissues) to aid the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases within the main Microbiology and patient testing laboratories.
The microbiology department comprises four disciplines: Bacteriology, Serology, Mycology, and Molecular, handling approximately 366,000 specimens per year. Service delivery is 24/7.
Part-time - 22.5 hours per week (Working pattern: 7.5 hour days on Monday, Tuesday & Friday, plus weekends/bank holidays on a rota).
Responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring that all procedures are undertaken according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the policies and procedures of the department.
2. Supporting the scientific and technical work of qualified staff in the Microbiology main and near-patient testing laboratories.
3. Setting up and processing specified ELISA & Molecular Assays on automated equipment and for setting up antibiotic sensitivity tests under the supervision of BMS.
Why work with us? Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals. It is a hot-spot for those considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Plymouth and Exeter are also a short drive away to enjoy culture, maritime history, and shopping experiences.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Cheryl Bailiss
Job title: Deputy Laboratory Manager
Email address: cheryl.borrows@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01803 656895
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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